SQL Server 2008 Error: is not a valid login or you do not have permission

Published by: Ritu (1/27/2009 3:09:37 PM)

JAN 27 2009

I am installing sql server 2008 on my machine running on windows xp professional, I am getting this error no doubt i try installing it on any style. Advance and non-advance fail to install on my machine. Any help can set me up and running sql server 2008 will be appreciated.

COMMENT

Name: Sangeeta

If you are using SQL Server Standard Edition then check for the Service Pack of your OS and if you are using SQL Server Enterprise Edition then you need to install it on Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003 OS.

Name: ninjai

computer name cannot be the same as account name

Name: Max

The Developer edition installs fine on one Vista machine, and fails with this error on another

’’ is not a valid login or you do not have permission.

I started with upgrade from 2005, but now I am out of options.

Last attempt:

Uninstalled every-thing 2008 and 2005
Logged in with new admin user (which is different from machine name)
Started setup as administrator...